Voters in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland among those heading to polling booths on SundayUrsula von der Leyen, who is seeking a second five-year term as head of the European Commission, has cast her vote and is urging others to do the same.Much is at stake for the German centre-right politician, as the European parliament, which sits in Brussels and Strasbourg, will also have the final say on whether she gets a coveted second-term as European Commission president, one of the most powerful positions in European politics. Continue reading…
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Author : Ashifa Kassam
Publish date : 2024-06-09 14:49:00
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EU elections 2024: Millions across Europe head to the polls in final day of voting – live
